The Ascent of Rum Doodle by W. E. Bowman

The Ascent of Rum Doodle by W. E. Bowman

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A funny spoof about the ascent of a 40,000-and-a-half-foot peak. Many thought on first publication in 1956, that it was inspired by the conquest of Everest in 1953. Bowman had in fact drawn on the earlier adventures of Bill Tilman and his 1937 Nandi Devi expedition.

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First published in 1956, The Ascent of Rum Doodle quickly became established as a mountaineering classic. As an outrageously funny spoof about the ascent of a 40,000-and-a-half-foot peak, many thought it inspired by the 1953 conquest of Everest. But Bowman had drawn on the flavour and tone of earlier adventures, of Bill Tilman and his 1937 account of the Nandi Devi expedition. The book's central and unforgettable character, Binder, is one of the finest creations in comic literature.

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SKU

GOR001232075

Title

The Ascent of Rum Doodle

Author

By (author) W. E. Bowman

Condition

VERYGOOD

Binding Type

Paperback

Publisher

Vintage

Year Published

2001

Number of Pages

192

ISBN 10

071266808X

ISBN 13

9780712668088

Edition

N/A

Prizes

N/A

Cover Note:

Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual cover or edition may vary.

Note:

This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us.

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First published in 1956, The Ascent of Rum Doodle quickly became established as a mountaineering classic. As an outrageously funny spoof about the ascent of a 40,000-and-a-half-foot peak, many thought it inspired by the 1953 conquest of Everest. But Bowman had drawn on the flavour and tone of earlier adventures, of Bill Tilman and his 1937 account of the Nandi Devi expedition. The book's central and unforgettable character, Binder, is one of the finest creations in comic literature.

Additional Information

Additional Information

SKU

GOR001232075

Title

The Ascent of Rum Doodle

Author

By (author) W. E. Bowman

Condition

VERYGOOD

Binding Type

Paperback

Publisher

Vintage

Year Published

2001

Number of Pages

192

ISBN 10

071266808X

ISBN 13

9780712668088

Edition

N/A

Prizes

N/A

Cover Note:

Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual cover or edition may vary.

Note:

This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us.